Startup Recruitment Failures

What separates the great leaders from the rest? 

For Margaret Sherer, my guest on this week’s episode of Startup Recruitment Failures, it comes down to having a growth mindset instead of a fixed one. Margaret is a fractional CMO and entrepreneur and formerly worked at both Google and Microsoft. She has so much wisdom to offer when it comes to building out a great early team and scaling it successfully. 

Early-stage founders, this is an episode not to miss! 

In this week’s episode of Startup Recruitment Failures, I’m joined by Ana Jakimovska, former CEO of Culture Trip to discuss the challenges of leadership and entrepreneurship.

We covered a lot of ground, including: 

↳ What it’s like to lead a company after a management buyout

↳ The importance of taking calculated risks, no matter your career

↳ The devastating reality of having to scale down a team by 90%

↳ Working out whether or not you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur.

It was a pleasure to interview Nicolas Buteau, former Head of Recruiting for @Uber (EMEA), for the first episode of the new season of Startup Recruitment Failures.  

We discussed: 

↳ Why hiring managers want to hire people ‘like them’

↳ The problems this can cause

↳ (and how AI can potentially help avoid it)

As well as some practical tips for testing the culture fit of prospective employees, and much more. 

In this episode, get ready to gain invaluable insights on overcoming the challenges of EU bureaucracy and making the most of your startup's EU funding. Drawing from his extensive experience, Bruno Miguel Pires dives into the critical factors startups must consider when applying for EU funding.

In this episode, we interview Miguel Morgado, the CEO of Hunter. We delve into the fascinating world of hiring strategies and the challenges faced in securing investors in the US. Discover the untold stories of hiring failures and the determined efforts of Hunter to attract investment opportunities.

With an astounding track record of personally hiring over 700 individuals, Kunal Gupta is a true luminary in the world of talent acquisition. In this captivating conversation, Kunal Gupta delves deep into the realm of hiring, shedding light on the paramount importance of agility in today's fast-paced business landscape.

SheerME is a revolutionary platform that has disrupted the beauty and wellness industry and has recently launched in Brazil. During our conversation with Miguel, we explored the intricacies of hiring and recruitment in the startup ecosystem, particularly in contrast to corporate environments. Miguel provided valuable insights on the significance of cultural fit and how it can significantly impact team dynamics.

In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of featuring Edmundas Balčikonis, the co-CEO at TripAdd, a leading digital marketplace for all travel-related needs. During the episode, Edmundas shared his expertise on a wide range of topics, including the unstoppable impact of AI and the importance of building a strong professional network. He also highlighted the value of hackathons in fostering innovation and shared his insights on the hiring process.

In this podcast episode, we talk with Bernardo Tavares, CTO and Co-Founder at Lever.tax and mentor at Startup Lisboa. He shares his insights on avoiding burnout, building tech teams, hiring entrepreneurs, and the importance of connecting with candidates during the interview process. With a focus on growth and mentorship, Bernardo's experience both as a mentor and founder provides valuable lessons for anyone looking to build a successful startup.